Olwethu Mpumelelo Simelane
I am Olwethu Simelane, a results-driven Production Director and Audio Engineer with 4 years of experience in live event production, technical operations, and business management.
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I am Olwethu Simelane, a results-driven Production Director and Audio Engineer with 4 years of experience in live event production, technical operations, and business management. I am pursuing a BCom in Accounting Sciences at UNISA to strengthen budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting. I have delivered 12+ large-scale productions while overseeing budgets, cost control, and financial reporting processes.
As the founder of a production company and a published choral arranger/composer, I blend African choral traditions with contemporary gospel, leading ensembles and coordinating technical teams to deliver performance-ready works for institutions and international collaborations.
- 4 years' experience
- Joined May 2026
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- AfrikaansFluent
- XhosaFluent
- Southern SothoFluent
- TswanaFluent
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Non-Profit Organization
- Professional Services
Work experience· 6 roles
Directed large-scale live productions for multinational cultural exchanges, coordinating 12+ technicians and stage personnel, overseeing pre-production planning and performance execution for international stakeholders.
Managed FOH mixing, in-ear monitoring, and RF coordination for Sunday services with 1000 attendees per Sunday; maintained wireless integrity and supported volunteer teams for consistent live execution.
Managed front-of-house mixing, in-ear monitoring, and RF coordination for weekly live services; optimized gain staging and wireless frequency management; supported volunteer teams to ensure consistent delivery.
Education
Certifications and awards
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